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<br />improvement. I don't know how that project affects the plans for County Roads I and H, but that <br />is something we hope to learn more about on June 19. Ken Haider informed us that with the . <br />County Road J bridge improvement, there was enough room designed for up to five lanes each <br />way on I35W under the bridge. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />Ramsey County Director of Public Works Ken Haider has indicated to City staff that if Highway <br />10 continues to function in a similar manner to the current, the county position is that there needs <br />to be grade separation. He also indicated that plans for completing Highway 96 reconstruction <br />are uncertain due to the lack of MnDOT funding for the State's portion of the project. Whether <br />the intersection is a full interchange or an overpass depends on several factors, especially land <br />use. <br /> <br />Staff is scheduled to meet with MnDOT Area Manager Chris Roy on Monday, June 19. We <br />anticipate getting an update as to MnDOT's current position regarding this intersection and will <br />be able to update the Council at the Work Session, The most recent discussions with MnDOT <br />were with the former Area Manager Frank Pafko, who informed us that Highway 10 needs to <br />function as part ofthe highway system, and needs grade separation. If it doesn't function as part <br />of the highway system, the costs for the I-35W and 1-694 intersection become cost prohibitive <br />and significant additional right-of-way acquisition would be necessary. <br /> <br />OUTCOMES <br /> <br />City Council has indicated a desire to try and develop a City position regarding Highways 96 and . <br />10, Technical staff (i,e. engineering, Ramsey County, and MnDOT) can proceed more easily <br />with planning if they understand the position of the City, In order to arrive at such a position, it <br />would be helpful to discuss the City's goals as they relate to this topic. <br /> <br />GOALS <br /> <br />The following are possible goals which mayor not be important to the City as you develop a <br />position regarding Highways 96 and 10: <br /> <br />1. Maintain access <br />2. Ensure appropriate screening to minimize noise <br />3. Landscaping <br />4. Trail crossings <br />5. Limit traffic on Highway 10 (is it part ofthe highway system or not?) <br /> <br />\\metro-inet\ardenhills\Admin\City Administr3tor\Memo\2006\6-19-06 Memo RE Hwy 96 and IO.doc <br /> <br />. <br />